Volunteer Abroad Programs in Costa Rica
Nature conservation, wildlife, education, health, child care and community programs for college students, adults, couples, families and volunteers under 18. Volunteer abroad in Costa Rica.
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Volunteer at a Wildlife Sanctuary and Rescue Center
Help with preparing diets, creating enrichments, cleaning enclosures, gathering wild foods, studying animal behavior.
- Academic
Credit - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Work Exchange at Alternative Community
We carefully manage the work exchange program to provide a balance between work, meditation and personal growth.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access
Photographers, Artists, Admins and Marketing Support
We are seeking support for administration, photography and other projects including art installations.
- Free of
Charge - Free-time
Activities - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Internet
Access
Help Us Rescuing Dogs and Cats
Our dog and cat rescue project located in a remote mountain village in Costa Rica is looking for short term and long term volunteers.
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Nature /
Wildlife
Classroom Assistant
We are seeking dedicated, innovative, energetic volunteers to participate in our homestay/volunteer program. We are located on less than a half kilometre from pristine beaches.
- Academic
Credit - Free-time
Activities - In-country
Transport - Internet
Access
Farmhand Volunteer
We are looking for self-initiated people who are passionate about community-based environmentalism, social justice, sustainability, and education.
- Free-time
Activities - Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
Guiding at Eco-Lodge
The main duties of volunteers are to guide our guests on tours (jungle and boat tours), assist at the bar, restaurant, reception and with maintenance chores.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife
Veterinary Internship
The internship is designed for those who aim to train professionally and gain experience in veterinary medicine for animals like jaguars, sloths, macaws, monkeys and more.
- Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Animal Sanctuary
If you would like to work with the majestic jaguar and learn about its ecology and learn everything about sloths, macaws and many more animals, this is your project.
- Airport
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - Internet
Access - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer/Intern
Interning and volunteering with us is a life-changing opportunity to work with wild animals in Costa Rica.
- Airport
Pickup - Bus Station
Pickup - Free-time
Activities - Training
Provided - Volunteer
Certificate
Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Our sea turtle conservation program aims to protect turtles with the hands-on-help of volunteers. They receive comprehensive training (practical and theory).
- Nature /
Wildlife - Training
Provided
Ecolodge Volunteers
Our ecolodge volunteers help out on the farm and with various jobs such as client service and gardening. We are located next to the world famous Corcovado National Park.
- Free of
Charge - Free
Food - Free
Lodging - Nature /
Wildlife